MCQ
For a particle executing $\text{SHM}$ along $x-$axis force is given by:
  • $-kx$
  • B
    $A \cos kx$
  • C
    $A\ exp (-kx)$
  • D
    $A kx$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$-kx$
$F = -kx$

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